Credit where credit is due

[Favunclerich]

I'd like to recognize and commend the suppliers of the major parts and systems of our tug that have been designed and manufactured to provide durable, trouble-free service for an extended period. Roam is an eight-year-old R-25 Classic with over 1800 engine hours in a combination of fresh and salt water. We've spent over 500 nights aboard and trailered her for over 25,000 miles.

Here's our list, in no particular order, of systems that continue to provide good service apart from normal maintenance. Some of the suppliers have been changed over the years, and other boats have certainly had different experiences. I feel these suppliers deserve recognition, not for fixing problems efficiently, but for providing a product that doesn't require repair.

Lewmar - Anchor and windlass
AFI - Wipers and motors
Side Power - Thrusters and controller
Raymarine - Chartplotter, radar antenna, depth sounder, VHF Radio
Ritchie - Compass
Fluid Motion - Hull Construction and Interior Carpentry
Blue Seas - Switches, Panels, Volt meters, Charge Relays
Clarion - AM/FM/CD Player and speakers
Uflex - Hydraulic steering system
Marine Depot/Whitewater Marine - Port Holes, Stainless Deck Hardware
Bolton Stainless - Rails
Heater Craft - Cabin Heater Module
Norcold - Refrigerator
Johnson Pumps - Pressure water and macerator pumps
Thetford - Manual Head
Wallas - Diesel Stove
Seaward - Water Heater
Yanmar - 110 HP 4JH4-HTE Engine and Transmission
Racor - Fuel Filter
King Canvas - Bimini Top
Bennett - Trim Tabs
Acme - Propeller
Marine Hardware - Rudder, bearings, Propeller shaft and coupling, stuffing box, sea strainer
Starboard - Assorted pieces
Diamond Sea Glaze - Windows
Marineco - Shore Power System

 

[Irish Mist]

Nice post, good to hear the positives for a change 🙂

 

[SGIDAVE]

Amen Rich, AMEN!

dave

 

[trailertrawlerkismet]

Nicely stated Rich,

Jim F